Rainier 2WD V8-5.3L VIN P (2004)
Coolant Reservoir: Service and Repair
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Remove the bracket bolt securing the accumulator to the coolant recovery reservoir (1).
3. Move the accumulator out of the way.
4. Remove the coolant hoses from the coolant recovery reservoir and plug the hoses and the coolant recovery reservoir outlets with suitable plugs (2).
5. Remove the nut and bolt securing the coolant recovery reservoir.
6. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the coolant recovery reservoir.
NOTICE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the retaining bolt to the front wheel house panel.
Tighten the bolt to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
3. Secure the coolant recovery reservoir to the wheel house panel with the nut.
Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (88 inch lbs.).
4. Install the coolant hose to the coolant recovery reservoir (2).
5. Install the accumulator to the coolant recovery reservoir and secure the accumulator with the bracket and the bolt (1).
6. Install the air cleaner assembly.